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The truth is, our brains a pretty lousy place for storing important information. And yet, most of us rely on our minds to hold important tasks and information and that’s why we forget things. Justin shares some good advice for getting your good ideas out of your head and into a trusted system – one …
Stressed and overwhelmed? Dropping balls and forgetting important tasks? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most of us struggle to juggle the competing demands coming at us from every direction. The good news is, you’re likely just one hour away from getting your to-do list under control. Justin shares how conducting a weekly review …
Ever get a great idea only to forget it later in the day? Or maybe you get an idea, jot it down on a scrap of paper, and tuck it into your pocket or purse—the graveyard of good ideas. Stop letting good ideas go to waste. Follow Justin’s latest tip for capturing your brilliance whenever …
Sometimes working with others can feel synergistic, productive, and quick. Other times teammates and colleagues can feel like a barrier between you and success. They agree to assignments and don’t follow through; they make a commitment but miss their deadline. And all the while, your to-do list grows longer and longer. Well, it’s time you …
Give productivity guru Justin Hale just one minute and he’ll share a tip to help you better manage your time, energy, and workload. Learn simple skills—like how to better handle your email, create effective to-do lists, and get more of the right stuff done. Learn skills to become more productive with less stress. Sound too …
Dear Justin, I have always been a list maker. This has served me well over the years. I’m getting older now and find that I make lists over and over and tend to have multiple lists—on my desk, in my pockets, etc. What can I do to either organize my lists or keep just one …
Dear Justin, I believe in the Crucial Conversations skills and I’ve seen them work. But sometimes, no matter what I seem to do, I get poor results. People still get offended, dig their heels in, etc. What should I do if the other person doesn’t want to change his or her behavior—or even dialogue with …
Dear Justin, I’m back to work after returning from our family’s annual week-long summer trip. I’ve got to be honest, as much as I love getting away with my family, I dread returning to what piles up in my absence. I stress during vacation when I should be relaxing and enjoying time with my kids. …
Dear Justin, Short of writing down every word, how do you communicate with a boss who repeatedly gives input or instruction “on the fly,” but then later cannot recall what he approved or instructed? Often this input comes up rapidly or in response to other issues. Signed, Dealing with Short-Term Memory Lapses Dear Dealing, I’m …
I recently did something hurtful to a family member. Shortly afterward, I said I was sorry but the person didn’t seem to accept my apology. I’ve tried to reach out but they are giving me a bit of a “cold shoulder.” They still seem bugged about what I did. I feel like I’ve done my part and now it’s up to them to accept the apology. Should I be looking at this differently?
